While in Kaohsiung, Formosa Boulevard (美麗島) will definitely be a familiar station to most travellers. Being an interchange station, most travellers will alight at Formosa Boulevard either to transfer to the Red (Gangshan South - Siaogang 岡山南－小港) or Orange (Sizihwan - Daliao 西子灣－大寮) line or get to one of the most popular night markets - Liuhe Night Market 六合夜市.
Upon exiting the station, be prepared to be captivated by a magnificent art installation - Dome of Light (光之穹頂). Created by renowned Italian artist, Narcissus Quagliata, Dome of Light is the world’s largest public art installation. Hence, making Formosa Boulevard the most beautiful MRT station.
Formosa Boulevard is also well-known for Kaohsiung's local food. Here are the top 3 must-try stores at Formosa Boulevard.
1. Dayuanhuan Chicken Rice 大圓環雞肉飯
Dayuanhuan Chicken Rice (大圓環雞肉飯) is known for its minced pork rice (肉燥飯) , shredded chicken rice (雞肉飯) and soup delights.
Read more : Dayuanhuan Chicken Rice 大圓環雞肉飯 - Must Eat Minced Pork Rice at Formosa Boulevard (Kaohsiung)
2. Three Generation Spring Roll 三代春捲
Three Generation Spring Roll (三代春捲) is one of the most popular stores at Formosa Boulevard. Operated for more than 60 years, Three Generation Spring Roll (三代春捲) signatures include, spring rolls (春捲) , rice pudding (碗糕) (served in a bowl) and rice dumpling (肉粽).
Read more : Three Generation Spring Roll 三代春捲 - Must Eat Spring Roll at Formosa Boulevard 美麗島 (Kaohsiung)
3. Lao Chiang Black Milk Tea 老江紅茶牛奶
Lao Chiang (老江紅茶牛奶) prides itself for its Toast, Pastries and Black Milk Tea. Lao Chiang is known to be Kaohsiung’s best breakfast and supper place.
Nearest MRT:
[O5 / R10 ] Formosa Boulevard 美麗島 Exit 1